The 3 symbols of the afterlife

Toilet paper is way over rated!!

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November 11th 2005
Baksheesh, it has become the backbone of my distress here in Egypt. You see, baksheesh is tipping and well everyone wants baksheesh for absolutely anything, and I mean anything. I do not mind tipping at all if I feel it is warranted but it's ridiculous here. People will point you in the direction of a cafe and then ask for baksheesh. I was walking down the street the other day and this 9 year old ... read more

Africa » Egypt » Upper Egypt » Luxor

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The regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi-isolation provided by deserts to the east and west, allowed for the development of one of the world's great civilizations. A unified kingdom arose circa 3200 B.C. and a ser... ... read more